US Bridges

HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5MI. S. of U.S.20&ST-148 · Structure no. S300071HRMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,370 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Holland RD
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location.5MI. S. of U.S.20&ST-148
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.10952, -72.11859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2024)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holland RD over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.